Pamir and Pamier lore from the Pamir region exploration
The article surveys Pamir geography and ancient routes, noting Russia's strategic interest and the high mountain landscape. It cites John Wood's Journey to the Source of the River Oxus and Marco Polo, describing Pamir as a vast cold plain with a great lake and scattered habitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River
Oxus
John Wood
Royal Indian Navy
Pamir
Marco Polo
Wood
Polo
Sstter
Badszhan
Pamier
The Theorious Land of Pamir Explorer Bearded by Time
The passage chronicles Sir Francis Younghusband and his perilous 1900s expedition toward the Pamir frontier. It notes Siberian and Tibetan border tensions, mountain ranges like the Himalaya, and the geopolitical interest of Russia. It hints at a “Roof of the World” concept and a central system around the region.
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Everlssting
Russia
Justinian
Byzantium
China
Colar Mountains
Ptolemy
Seric
Viey
Pamir
Peptain F
Younghoshand
Poorle
Caplets
Younghusband
Tore Seavenge
India
The
Geographical Society
Grebd
Cepias
Death of Ropewalker Dixon on Wood Lake
The world famous Toronto rope walker J Dixon known for crossing Whirlpool Rapids on a ¾ inch cable drowned in Wood Lake Canada on a Monday. His death follows a career of daring feats including a July crossing watched by a tense crowd. He died after an cramp while bathing ending a celebrated yet perilous occupation.
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J. Dixon
Toronto
Wood Lake
Canada
Dixon
Europe Tries for Chad as Africa Powers Pause
Five weeks ago Britain seemed slow to secure Chad region and risk losing the prize. France and Germany faced stiff native resistance while the Royal Niger Company quietly operated near Chad. A 5 000 000 strong population of Shuras and Mohammedans opposes foreign interference and could muster 100 000 trained soldiers, making an English push unlikely.
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Leke Tehad
Africa
Tehad
England
Royal Niger Company
Tchad
Germany
France
Death of the King of Wurtemberg and European Implications
The aging King has faced years of newspaper plots against his life, with a royal succession soon probable. Karl II’s death would barely shift European politics, as the realm’s finances and industry remain strong. The next ruler, Prince William, inherits a state long tied to thrift and wealth, tracing back to Conrad of Wurtemberg.
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Wurtemberg
Black Forest
King of Wurtemburg
Karl II
Europe
Motors for Quick Firing Guns
The electric motor applied to Gatling guns makes them automatic. With 80 volt current, 40 amperes, and 150 revolutions, 1 500 shots per minute can be fired. A regulator is being arranged to reduce the rate of fire to any desired level.
Inside the Drexel Morgan vaults a burglar's worst fear
New York October report tours the Drexel Morgan & Co vault construction revealing a multi-layer steel and iron design built inside out from the roof. The piece details tempering processes, Sargent Greenleaf time locks, and the race between maker and burglar with up to 500 workers. It notes burglar and fireproof combinations and novel hotel safes for private boxes.
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Drexel, Morgan & Co
Marvin
The
Comany
Lee
Nee
Drexel, Morgan & Co. Sfirir
United States Treasury
Washington
Sargent-Greenleaf
F.S. Pownall
Crac
Mr. Pownall
Seveier- Ti
Safe Deposit Company
Mene Land House
Fifth Avenue
CuanLes Thepporr Munrar
Malaria Chills and Fever Lecture Insight in Columbus
Dr. Bertman outlines malaria as a toxin from decaying matter, notes quinine’s limited success and nerve risks, and promotes Peruna as the safe, reliable cure. The talk covers malarial biliousness, walking malaria, and the superiority of Peruna over other remedies.
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Neihher
Malaris
Pe-ru-na Medicine Co
Columbus, O
The Forest Gift of Friepold the Helpful Gnome
Three siblings Florence Theodore and Sidney face want after their father goes to war. A forest gnome Friepold grants wishes but punishes ingratitude with a blazing candle that destroys their home. Florence stays steadfast and is rewarded with a cottage, family reunion, and Friepold visits.
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Theodore
Sidney
Florence
Father
Nanm
Friepold
Gnome Fiiepold
Good Friepold
Spitas
Litney
Fiiepold
Friipold
Pavvsie
Some Enigmatic Nuts Puzzles for Young Readers
A page of Home Amusements presents puzzles for children titled Some Enigmatic Nuts. The activity set promises a week of brain work for kids who solve correctly.
Admirable at Last and Little Jack Horner Tale
A collage of odd antique lines and a lengthy nursery rhyme fragment. The piece juxtaposes a 1758 note on admiration with a mock medieval riddle and ends with a retold Jack Horner episode about a mother’s return and a whipping scene.
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Jack Horner
Oblique Rectangle Puzzle With Word Fragments
A cryptic style prompt lists numbered clues and fragments like letters mollusks and glutinous matter. It asks to supply each word fitting the clues, noting a lake in Scotland and lines about peasant folk and fire without extra commentary.
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Bollings
Scotland
Beggar Incident Ends in Grim Misdeed and Escape
An implausible tale describes a beggar seeking food who is harmed by a resident then placed into a passing vehicle. The driver helps the injured man to a curteon, but chaos ensues as a war wreckage causes a vehicle end to fall away and a ferocious animal appears. The driver kills the animal and then abandons the journey, leaving the incident unresolved.
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Wong Chin Foo
Chinama
New York
Wong Chia
United Tstes
China
Ohio
Michigan
Cpealite
United
Those who mourn in as and the somber drape
A fragmented poem-like verse speaks of mourning attire and its social meaning. The text notes somber garb, laced clothing, and a feathered bow, linking mourning to public display and ritual. The author signs with initials A.B. and suggests a caution about ceremonial language.
Fragmentary OCR note with scattered names and dates
Fragmented text lists unclear items and years 1745 1746 1748 with scattered names and phrases. Mentions generic terms and partial phrases without a coherent event or clear subjects to summarize.
The Conduction Hall Elopement That Shattered Ties
Mrs Kennaird returns to Conduction Hall where Kathleen is swept into a romance with Lord Egbert Poindexter. The Marchioness of Conduction, outraged by the match, exposes the scheme, branding Kennaird as an inveterate schemer and forcing a public fall from grace. The scandal reverberates through society and ends with the Kennairds retreating to New York.
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Kathleen
Guinevere Poindexter
London
Kennairds
Conduction Hall
Devon Cliffs
Kennaird
Lord Egbert
Mra Kennaird
Lord Exbert
Lord Armitage
Dendadlon Hall
Exbert Poindexter
Marchioness
Egbert
Conduction
Mrs. Kennaird
Devonshire
Beothh Moor
Ms. Kennaird
Kathleen Kennaird
Denddson
Weindexter
Fifty-third Street
New York
Louisa Poindexter
Dendudlom
Marquis
Charlie
Scotland
Louisa
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Wortemburg
Peace Sevdinglet
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Charles L—a Erion
Reberu
Creren
Roumanin
el Bowen
Charles
Erandies
Prinus Leopold
Laeer
Wilhelm
Greteber
Himeelf
Erio i
Ferdinand
Ropewalker
Dizon
Kingdom of
Wurtemburg
Temple OF Solomon
Dispatch
Bank
Bertman
Surgical Hotel
Columbus
Havucu & Keenan
Paysia
E. B. Chadbourn
Cuapsowns
Lewiston
Maine
Aes
Fis
Asfmo
Anerrow
Ike
Sweer
Ersistent
Tunty W. Hooon
Mrsa
Delia
Laine
Aaa
McMahon Bros
Alonzo
Kathleen Kenn
Crawford
van Santvoord
Edgar Fawcett
High Bridge
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